The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-18
FRATERNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS.
The Secret Societies.


stall its officers on the 2oth.
Inspectorgeneral Henry G. Thayer is making
his annual inspection of the knight Tempar Com
mandaries throughout the State.
Morristown Lodge F. and A. NJ will publicly in
stall officers the 9th inst, which occasion Mar
tin H. Rice viii deliver his lecture Masonry.
keystone Chapter r. A. NJ, will hold its annual
election of4Oficers on Tuesday evening, and Marion
Lodge E. and A NJ, the same Wednesday even
Martin H. Rice of this city. conferred the three
blue lodge degrees Wndfan last Thursday after
noon. and in the evening delivered lecture
Masonry at the church, which was largely attended
Columbus Commandery. K. T., viii celebrate its
twentieth anniversary on the 18th of january The
officers will be installed, after which the
bers and friends will indulge in a banquet. Among
those who will respond to toasts are Hon Byron K.
and Albert Charles e of sermour Mr. Thsyep will
also make his annual inspection of the commandery
on that day.
Officers were elected last week in the following
bodies:
Oriental Lodge, F. and A NV. NJ, William
derson; treasurer, John j. Twname; secretary, How
ard 4, Kimball S D., A, F. Mccormick; j. D., Edward
Schlotzhauer. tyler, John Hardwick.
Mystic Tie Eodgs F. M sh5 A. Nv NJ Fesd
McAdams treasurer Geo. w. Sloan; secretary. Willis
u. Engle.
G., Byron X. Elliott; c. g. Nicholas r. Ruckle pre-
late Vestal w. Woodward; S. W.. William j. Mckee;
recorder, VIM. II. Smythe.
Queen Esther Chapter, o. E; S.-W. M. Melissa
Minnie E. Chrstnan: treasurer Mrs. Christine Nc
Gov; secretary, MIS-. Nette Ransford: conductress
Mrs Human; associate conductress, Mrs. Lizzie j.
Smythe.
oDD-FELLowS.
The lodge at Clayton continues to grow in member
ship.
visit to Washington.
well-managed general relief committee is what is
most needed in this city
The second degree was conferred in Philoxenian
Lodge on Wednesday night.
The grand instructor went to Peru on Thursday,
where he will hold school of instruction.
The grand master has granted charters for Rebekah
lodges at Deerfeld Randolph county, Idavlle White
county, and Mt. Carmel. Franklin county.
The death of w. s. johnson, grand representative
of Rhode Island will deprive that jurisdiction and
the SOVEREIGN Grand Lodge of of its useful
and devoted members.
The committee having in charge the entertainments
busiy arranging for that event. and promise one
OF the best socials ever given BY the lodge.
There is talk of reviving the encampment at DAN
at least and hoped that the talk will result
in the revival of live working encanpment.
The reports for the term ending June 80 show
that Philoxenan Lodge of this city has the greatest
number of members-2sS-of any lodge in the State.
Hope Lodge. of New Albany follows with 277.
The present term will close next week. Officers
will be elected and accounts squared to the end of the
yeas Should it prove successful the last term
Indiana will lead all other States in increase in
bership.
On Wednesday night Morgan Lodge at Moores-
vile. initiated four candidates and conferred the first
done by the degree staff of Owen Lodge of Cos
port hi. This staff t second to none in the State tate and
ting the admiration of all present.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Covington, Ind, is arranging to organize division
by spring.
Marion Lodge. No. l. conferred the second rank
upon four candidates Wednesday night.
Koerner Lodge No 6, conferred the anplifed third
rank upon one candidate on Monday night.
Olive Branch Lodge, No. 2. conferred the second
rank upon two candidates on last Saturday night
Morristown Lodge No. 173, is conten plating the
purchase of outfit for comforting the anplifed
work.
division of the Uniform Rank will shortly be
organized at yincennes uniforms having already
been purchased.
Morning Star Lodge No. 136. of wilkin son, Han
Wednesday evening.
Grand Chancellor W. L. Heisken visited Hun ting
ton Wednesday. to instruct Huntington Lodge, No.
50, in the amplfed work.
No. 80. Crawfordsville witnessed the work done by
Excelsior Lodge Friday night
Capital City Lodge No 81. conferred the amplifed
third rank upon candidates last Monday night.
The second rank will be conferred upon candidate
tomorrow night.
lie opening of their handsome castle hall
Thursday night, Ogdens Light Guard Band furnishing
music for the occasion.
cellor Commander W. NJ. Pierson of Fountantown
Lodge, No. 173. and Past Chancellor Nelson Hanna,
of Thorntown Lodge. No. 124, were in the city
Tuesday.
Star Lodge No. z. conferred the amplfed third
rank upon I'VE candidates on last Iuesday The
the entire evening to the discussion of the plans
for the proposed new building.
Sheridan Lodge, No. 176, instituted at Sheri-
dan, Hamilton county, on Tuesday night. with
twenty-three charter members Past ChaneellorJ.
O. Jones had charge of the work and assisted by
Bernice Lodge, No. 12O, of Noblesville.
indianapolis Lodge No. Sc, conferred the amplifed
third rank upon five candidates on Thursday night.
brothers present This lodge will probably adopt the
policy, in the future of giving supper in connec
ton with Its third rank work.
Crescens Lodge No 49, of New Castle has secured
special rates the railroads for the benefit of those
who wish to attend their fair, which begins Thurs.
day. One or both of the divisions of this city will
probably attend together with quite number of the
Knights. this being ''Pythian day"
Excelsior Lodge No % conferred the old third
rank upon eight candidates and the amplifed upon
three Friday night large number of visitors be-
nominate officers and discuss the plans for the pro.
posed new 4 of 7. building A large attendance is
desired.
During his recent Eastern trip General Canadian
visited Washington, D. c., Alexandria. Va. and
Richmond, Va. AT both the latter places he was
right royalty entertained with banquets by members
of the order partiaresult of his trip he expects
q division of the Uniform Rank at Alexandria in q
Richmond within thirty days Within the past .s two
weeks he has issued warrants for divisions at Peters
physboro, M. and Kingston. n. Y. The Uniform
Rank is growing IN numbers very rapidly.
CHOSEN FRIENDS.
Crescent Council, No. g. initiated two candidateslast
Friday evening.
Venus Council. No. z, initiated ono candidate at
their last meeting.
The election of officers the various councils will
be held during this week and next.
True Friend Council No % will elect officers next
Friday evening for the ensuing term.
H. H. Morse, of New York city, supreme councillor.
in the city during the past week. looking after the
interests of the order.
At the meeting of Venus Council last Thursday
evening, w. E. Mcdaniel. councillor, resigned, and
NJ. W. Walker elected to fill the vacancy.
The managing committee of the Sick Ben eft League
have several applications to approve at their next
meeting. They also have claims for disability
to pass upon.
Delta Council, No. =, will entertain the visitors to-
morrow evening in True Friend Hall. This will be
the last meeting of the visitors this year. Officers
for the next term of visits will be elected.
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